"There, now," I said, "I must have left it on the piano. I got
up rather hurriedly this morning," I added apologetically.

"Never mind."

"I'll tell you what, booth, I'll go and get some."

"No, thanks very much. Don't you bother; it'll come along
presently."

"Are you sure? This isn't 'The Blue Bird.'"

"Yes, it's all right- really."

There was another pause. Then:

"Hadn't you better be getting back to breakfast?" said the
girl.

"Not much," said I. "I don't run up against booths every day.
Besides- "

"Besides what?"

"Well, booth, I'm awfully curious."

"What do you want to know?"

"You're very good."